Considering a new 2016 tlx vs 2018 tlx
09-29-2017, 08:52 PM
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Considering a new 2016 tlx vs 2018 tlx
Hi, I went to the dealership to browse the 2017 MDX and look at the 2017 TLX as well. Salesperson mentioned they were aggressively marking down remaining 2016 TLXs by $10,000. This would be a purchase and lately not trading in vehicles at the 3 or 4 year mark. Found another dealer with a new 2016 MDX in stock and waiting to see price.
Not sure if to move forward with a 2016 model. Thoughts and opinions appreciated.
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Not sure if to move forward with a 2016 model. Thoughts and opinions appreciated.
thanks
09-29-2017, 09:16 PM
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There are still 2016 TLX's sitting on lots? Damn.
$10K off a 2016 TLX seems kind of low. Weren't people getting about $10K off 2017 TLX's earlier this year before the 2018 was released? Ask for at least $12K off
$10K off a 2016 TLX seems kind of low. Weren't people getting about $10K off 2017 TLX's earlier this year before the 2018 was released? Ask for at least $12K off
09-29-2017, 09:28 PM
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If dealer offered $10000 off a 2017 TLX I would not be hesitating. I was thinking of asking for $13000 off the 2016 IF I went ahead with the deal. I'm sure they will counter with less.
09-29-2017, 09:33 PM
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Walk away, lease the new ones. Old ones are not worth buying, especially with the low resale value. There's a reason why they still have them in stock as new.
09-30-2017, 06:13 AM
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Which trim level?
It would be hard to pass that up if you intend to keep it and drive it for a while. Make sure it has all the tsb's applied before you drive it off the lot.
It would be hard to pass that up if you intend to keep it and drive it for a while. Make sure it has all the tsb's applied before you drive it off the lot.
09-30-2017, 06:29 AM
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The dealership is doing something wrong if they still have 2016's on their lot. 
09-30-2017, 06:29 AM
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if it’s a 2016, make sure the transmission warmer doesn’t fall within the date range noted on the latest TSB...
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09-30-2017, 07:28 AM
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The question is, $10,000 off from what? What does this dealer use as 2016 retail base price? The discount is meaningless without knowing the number the dealer is discounting.
09-30-2017, 02:29 PM
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Price would be $29515 plus TTL
2017 TLX Tech $5000 off. The '18s just arrived to their lot. Not in a hurry so not sure if I will wait or move forward.
09-30-2017, 04:08 PM
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That's a good deal in my opinion. I bought a brand new 2010 Acura TSX V6 Tech in February of 2012 and got it almost $11k off retail. Was a great deal on a great car. Thoroughly enjoyed that car too.
10-02-2017, 05:03 PM
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10-02-2017, 07:40 PM
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That's crazy. Wonder how / why they still have a 2016 TLX when I'm sure they have sold 2017s and likely some 2018s. I would think Acura would have been pushing all sorts of incentives to the dealer to get rid of it, no???
I played around a little bit and they also have a 2016 RLX!!!! -http://www.clintonacura.com/new/Acura/2016-Acura-RLX-870cb3360a0e0a170a2315f8c810caea.htm
I played around a little bit and they also have a 2016 RLX!!!! -http://www.clintonacura.com/new/Acura/2016-Acura-RLX-870cb3360a0e0a170a2315f8c810caea.htm
10-03-2017, 04:23 PM
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Hunterdon County NJ is a fairly wealthy county. It's likely that most of Clinton Acura's clientele want the newest version of whatever model is available. 
Honestly, Im thinking of picking this up for the wifey if the price is right. (Wouldn't be the first time we had his/hers versions of the same model.)
Honestly, Im thinking of picking this up for the wifey if the price is right. (Wouldn't be the first time we had his/hers versions of the same model.)
10-03-2017, 07:47 PM
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Hunterdon County NJ is a fairly wealthy county. It's likely that most of Clinton Acura's clientele want the newest version of whatever model is available.
Honestly, Im thinking of picking this up for the wifey if the price is right. (Wouldn't be the first time we had his/hers versions of the same model.)
Honestly, Im thinking of picking this up for the wifey if the price is right. (Wouldn't be the first time we had his/hers versions of the same model.)
10-04-2017, 05:35 AM
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The public is most likely more aware of the Acura and the problems with TLX that we want to accept on this forums. Within just 30 miles radius from where I live, there is still one brand new 2015, ten 2016 models and 37 2017 models available. To put this into perspective there is also 602 2018 models available, so yeah.
Perhaps people who buy those cars are more tech and internet savvy and actually learn and research before blindly dropping $ on such inferior car? The available stock on the dealer's lots kind of proofs that. The only saving grace for TLX is the available SH-AWD. If 2018 Accord had that, Acura might as well turn into SUV only company and kill ILX, TLX and RLX.
10-04-2017, 08:00 AM
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Not scientific by any means, but At pure sight and at a enthusiast's level...to me there is no doubt that number of 15-17 TLXs on the road now is significantly higher both in my work city (Denver) and where I live (Miami).
10-04-2017, 08:10 AM
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I see a ton of 15-17 models in Tampa Bay area....still have yet to see an 18 out in the wild.
10-04-2017, 09:05 AM
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The public is most likely more aware of the Acura and the problems with TLX that we want to accept on this forums. Within just 30 miles radius from where I live, there is still one brand new 2015, ten 2016 models and 37 2017 models available. To put this into perspective there is also 602 2018 models available, so yeah.
1) 1 x 2017 ; 69 x 2018
2) 1 x 2017 ; 19 x 2018
3) 0 x 2017 ; 68 x 2018
4) 3 x 2017 ; 52 x 2018
5) 16 x 2017 ; 129 x 2018
6) 2 x 2017 ; 55 x 2018
7) 0 x 2017 ; 40 x 2018 ; and 3 x 2016 ILX
10-20-2017, 11:45 AM
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That's a nice price, assuming you like the car and would plan to buy it/keep it for awhile. Of course, you'll be buying a 2 year old car (albeit new). As someone said, if you buy it, make sure all TSBs are applied, and I'd have them make doubly sure the battery is in good shape and the tires are not flat-spotted. That puppy's been sitting for awhile.
10-20-2017, 03:21 PM
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10-24-2017, 04:58 PM
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Not a fan of the lower trim level wheels on the 18. They look cheap.
10-28-2017, 02:17 PM
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Car companies always make running "corrections" in the cars. A fresh 2018 will have all current ones, an almost current 2017 will have most & an early 2017 will have fewer. Unless the money is a deal breaker I would buy the 2018 as the incentives rise.
12-07-2017, 12:13 PM
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I just got my 2018 TLX V6 Tech for almost $4,000 below MSRP. Dealer also gave me $1,000 more for may trade in than the Honda dealer offered, so I decided to go ahead and get it.
I have a company car plan where I had to choose Honda or Acura, I would have gone with the Accord EX-L 2.0T, but, they were sold out and ending up with the Acura TLX for not much more than the premium Accord package felt good.
If I had taken my time, come back another day, I would have ended up getting the 2.0T Accord instead. But, as I like to say: "It's better to regret what you have done, than what you haven't done".
Plug the car you want into truecar.com and see the pricing they list - maybe this link will work for you:
https://www.truecar.com/prices-new/a...C-U,4-C-U,15-R
I have a company car plan where I had to choose Honda or Acura, I would have gone with the Accord EX-L 2.0T, but, they were sold out and ending up with the Acura TLX for not much more than the premium Accord package felt good.
If I had taken my time, come back another day, I would have ended up getting the 2.0T Accord instead. But, as I like to say: "It's better to regret what you have done, than what you haven't done".
Plug the car you want into truecar.com and see the pricing they list - maybe this link will work for you:
https://www.truecar.com/prices-new/a...C-U,4-C-U,15-R
12-07-2017, 03:33 PM
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I just got my 2018 TLX V6 Tech for almost $4,000 below MSRP. Dealer also gave me $1,000 more for may trade in than the Honda dealer offered, so I decided to go ahead and get it.
I have a company car plan where I had to choose Honda or Acura, I would have gone with the Accord EX-L 2.0T, but, they were sold out and ending up with the Acura TLX for not much more than the premium Accord package felt good.
If I had taken my time, come back another day, I would have ended up getting the 2.0T Accord instead. But, as I like to say: "It's better to regret what you have done, than what you haven't done".
Plug the car you want into truecar.com and see the pricing they list - maybe this link will work for you:
https://www.truecar.com/prices-new/a...C-U,4-C-U,15-R
I have a company car plan where I had to choose Honda or Acura, I would have gone with the Accord EX-L 2.0T, but, they were sold out and ending up with the Acura TLX for not much more than the premium Accord package felt good.
If I had taken my time, come back another day, I would have ended up getting the 2.0T Accord instead. But, as I like to say: "It's better to regret what you have done, than what you haven't done".
Plug the car you want into truecar.com and see the pricing they list - maybe this link will work for you:
https://www.truecar.com/prices-new/a...C-U,4-C-U,15-R
12-07-2017, 07:45 PM
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I got $8000 off a 2016 back in November of 2016, so $10K seems like a not-so-good-deal.
12-07-2017, 11:35 PM
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Poster is now dealing with 13K off, not 10, and is purchasing not leasing. 29K and change in Canada (my assumption given the quoted price) is a good price for a new TLX, albeit a 2016. If you like the car and intend to keep for more than 3-4 years, it's a good purchase. Should you decide to sell or trade in 4 years, your discount would likely be a little more than the additional depreciation for a 16 vs an 18. I drive the same model and trim and enjoy it very much.
That being said, I suspect you are aware of the good deals on the 2018 non ASpecs. It's a question of whether the changes and the additional tech is important to you and worth the additional cost, not to mention your budget. Drive both and decide - neither is a bad option for a good price.
That being said, I suspect you are aware of the good deals on the 2018 non ASpecs. It's a question of whether the changes and the additional tech is important to you and worth the additional cost, not to mention your budget. Drive both and decide - neither is a bad option for a good price.
12-08-2017, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by NBP04TL4ME 
The dealership is doing something wrong if they still have 2016's on their lot.
Maybe not. A dealer's inventory is calculated on prior years' sales figures. Acura sales took a nose dive with the TLX, they possibly manufactured a surplus, and dealers got stuck.
The dealership is doing something wrong if they still have 2016's on their lot.
Maybe not. A dealer's inventory is calculated on prior years' sales figures. Acura sales took a nose dive with the TLX, they possibly manufactured a surplus, and dealers got stuck.
12-11-2017, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by NBP04TL4ME
The dealership is doing something wrong if they still have 2016's on their lot.
Maybe not. A dealer's inventory is calculated on prior years' sales figures. Acura sales took a nose dive with the TLX, they possibly manufactured a surplus, and dealers got stuck.
The dealership is doing something wrong if they still have 2016's on their lot.
Maybe not. A dealer's inventory is calculated on prior years' sales figures. Acura sales took a nose dive with the TLX, they possibly manufactured a surplus, and dealers got stuck.
12-11-2017, 08:34 PM
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The public is most likely more aware of the Acura and the problems with TLX that we want to accept on this forums. Within just 30 miles radius from where I live, there is still one brand new 2015, ten 2016 models and 37 2017 models available. To put this into perspective there is also 602 2018 models available, so yeah.
Perhaps people who buy those cars are more tech and internet savvy and actually learn and research before blindly dropping $ on such inferior car? The available stock on the dealer's lots kind of proofs that. The only saving grace for TLX is the available SH-AWD. If 2018 Accord had that, Acura might as well turn into SUV only company and kill ILX, TLX and RLX.
Perhaps people who buy those cars are more tech and internet savvy and actually learn and research before blindly dropping $ on such inferior car? The available stock on the dealer's lots kind of proofs that. The only saving grace for TLX is the available SH-AWD. If 2018 Accord had that, Acura might as well turn into SUV only company and kill ILX, TLX and RLX.
12-12-2017, 12:04 PM
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I test drove the 2018 Accord 2.0T and 2018 TLX (FWD, non SH-AWD) on the same day and ended up buying the Acura TLX over the Accord - also the Road and Track reviewer actually prefers the FWD model over the SH-AWD ( 2018 Acura TLX: First Drive ).
Would think if the reviewer was more of a sports sedan fan he would tilt toward the SHAWD version. It may be a standoff in acceleration with a well driven FWD but once you get to the first turn & have the confidence to drive aggressively the SHAWD will show its stuff & make people think if only it have some more power - Sports Sedan.
To flip the coin right below it was this review that did have the write excited & engaged with his ride. Suspect this writer is a middle aged fedora wearer living in moms basement with a mega garage out back with some track day cars in it along with a sports sedan for DD
2018 Kia Stinger First Drive - Review of Kia Stinger GT
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06-20-2018, 08:21 PM
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Dislikes:
1. The 9ZF transmission. I have the famous episodic issue in which there's no throttle response in right turns. Obviously a sensor problem. I overcome it by taking my foot off the accelerator and immediately replacing the foot on the accelerator. This seems to act as a reset and I have immediate throttle control again. I have not taken it to the dealer because by reading posts here, there is no resolution. Since my method works fine, I will continue this way to the end of the lease. I don't get how Acura didn't bird-dog this issue before release.
2. Little issues with the radio. a) When I turn on the car, and once the radio has fully booted, I can't change radio stations (XM stations specificically) for about 15-20 seconds, either by using the touch screen (ODMD screen), or the jogwheel on the steering wheel. Very strange and consistent. b) Sometimes the XM individual station logos are on the touch screen preset buttons, sometimes not.
3. NEEDS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I'd be one of the 5% who would buy one.
4. Interior quality needs a little work
1. The 9ZF transmission. I have the famous episodic issue in which there's no throttle response in right turns. Obviously a sensor problem. I overcome it by taking my foot off the accelerator and immediately replacing the foot on the accelerator. This seems to act as a reset and I have immediate throttle control again. I have not taken it to the dealer because by reading posts here, there is no resolution. Since my method works fine, I will continue this way to the end of the lease. I don't get how Acura didn't bird-dog this issue before release.
2. Little issues with the radio. a) When I turn on the car, and once the radio has fully booted, I can't change radio stations (XM stations specificically) for about 15-20 seconds, either by using the touch screen (ODMD screen), or the jogwheel on the steering wheel. Very strange and consistent. b) Sometimes the XM individual station logos are on the touch screen preset buttons, sometimes not.
3. NEEDS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I'd be one of the 5% who would buy one.
4. Interior quality needs a little work
I really love my car. I can't think of something I want more than going in 'luxo' c segment and going 60K+ *OR* going a compact manual car. Go figure.
1. I can enjoy that ZF9 only in S+/M mode... I said it a few times. It is top notch in these modes altthough the paddle shifts could be 0.1-0.2s quicker.
2. My [base] radio should be better than a 2012 Civic DX - it isn't.
3. Yes but only in a smaller/narrower car. I don't see fit a manual tranny in a wide-body car, comfort oriented like this one is.
4. Ok, I will add to this a few ergo faults like the overwrought dash, yet I still love that plush ambiance, no matter the questionable materials, also present in the kraut offerings.
06-20-2018, 08:25 PM
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I test drove the 2018 Accord 2.0T and 2018 TLX (FWD, non SH-AWD) on the same day and ended up buying the Acura TLX over the Accord - also the Road and Track reviewer actually prefers the FWD model over the SH-AWD ( 2018 Acura TLX: First Drive ).
And I am on my third (because TLX FWD is no longer available here).